Humans have built skyscrapers, stunning bridges and incredible pyramids. But our abilities will never surpass Mother Nature's architecture. For decades, even centuries, natural wonders have been formed that today beautify landscapes and soothe our souls in this chaotic world. Nature brings the necessary balance to our digital world and provides us with much-needed peace through natural art. See which 20 natural wonders you must see before you die.
Some of the world's most popular landmarks could be almost completely different.
The Eiffel Tower will be overgrown with an impenetrable glass wall. Walls have been a frequent topic of conversation lately. Not only Trump, Paris authorities are also starting construction. They decided that the metal fence that grew around the tower before the European football championship Euro 2016 will be replaced by a 2.5-meter glass wall.
At 216 meters, the Žižek TV Tower in Prague is the tallest building in the Czech capital. The tower with three columns, on which statues of babies climb (by David Černý), was built in 1992. With its modern design, it deviates from historically important buildings, but more than its modest presence, it impresses the hidden fact that it is a luxury one-room hotel a five-star One Room Hotel that offers a magnificent view of the city.
Hedley Wiggan doesn't carve her mini sculptures out of conventional art materials like clay, wood and stone. He also doesn't go to art supply stores, but to the grocery store. He creates with butter. See his incredible sculptures of architectural landmarks.
Did you know that taking a picture of the Eiffel Tower at night is a crime and you can be fined for posting it on social media? You can only photograph the Eiffel Tower at night if you obtain permission in advance from the operator (Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel). Why? Because the illumination of the tower or the night light scenography is defined as a work of art and as such protected by copyright, which means that according to the European Union's copyright regulation, the permission of the artist or in this case the controller. What about taking pictures during the day? How is it with photographing sights in Slovenia?
All that glitters is not gold, and many of the sights you admire online don't look as grand and enticing in real life. Just like your acquaintance's life is not as perfect as it seems on Instagram, the web and catalogs also portray many famous tourist attractions in the wrong light. Therefore, take a look at a series of photos that show the true face of tourist attractions so that you do not experience negative surprises on the spot. You had the wrong idea about these places!
Do you know which are the tallest statues in the world? A colossal statue of the Chinese god of war Guan Yu was recently "discovered" in China. Although it is a massive monument that is 58 meters high, weighs over 1,320 tons and houses a museum of eight thousand square meters, it is still far from the tallest statue in the world. The tallest statues in the world are...
The scene at the scene of world attractions is identical everywhere. The tourists' cameras are facing the same direction. Well, only British photographer Oliver Curtis's camera, which photographs what's behind our backs, is pointed in the opposite direction, which no one pays too much attention to and which is often unfairly overlooked, even though it captures what gives it all its pulse. Check out Volte-face's interesting photo series.
The rings in the shape of landmarks of famous cities are the work of Ola Shekhtman, a Serbian woman who lives in a suitcase. In St. Petersburg, a skilled goldsmith transforms the architectural landmarks of world capitals into rings. Check out the views of Paris, New York, London, Beijing, Stockholm and other cities on jewelry.
What will happen to some of the tourist attractions if we don't stop global warming and curb rising temperatures? Many of the world's coastal landmarks will end up under water, and even before Atlantis is discovered, rising ocean levels will ensure that existing seaside locations are transformed into modern-day "Atlantis". Check out which famous cities are at risk of such a fate.
We all usually come back from touristic places with the same photos of the world's landmarks, but Rich McCor decided to capture the sights we all know well in an original and never-before-seen way. Combined with the paper cutouts, they became part of another story he writes on Instagram.